Hervey Bay: Half Day Whale Watching & Island Stop Tour
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10 Ratings
Urangan

Embark on the ultimate adventure in Hervey Bay and the Great Sandy Straits with our action-packed half-day whale watching and island stop tour. Get up close to majestic humpback whales and enjoy beach activities for the whole family.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Platypus Bay - Platypus Bay is where the whales come to play! Your whale Watching portion of your tour will take place in this Marine Macca.
  • K’gari (Fraser Island) - Cruise the world heritage waters of the Western side of K’gari as you make you way to and from thewhtale haven.
    Perfect photo opportunities!
  • Great Sandy National Park -…
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What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Access to Stand Up Paddle Boards
  • Beach Games provided
  • Snorkeling equipment available
  • Opportunity to swim with whales (conditions apply)
  • Lunch provided
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Embark on the ultimate adventure in Hervey Bay & The Great Sandy Straits with our thrilling half-day tour aboard ‘Wipe Out’! From the moment you board, prepare for a journey of a lifetime filled with excitement at every turn. Cruise through the pristine waters along Western K’gari (Fraser Island) and enter Platypus Bay, a sanctuary for Humpback Whales….

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Location
Great Sandy Straits Marina Urangan Hervey Bay
Buccaneer Drive
Look for our K’gari Salty Safari flag at the Great Sandy Straits Marina in Urangan, Hervey Bay
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Hongyu_z
Aug 20, 2025
Small group experience - Small group. Personalised experience. Great crew members. I not only watched the whales but also snorkeled with them. One 9 metre long whole hang around the boat for 40 minutes, putting up a spectacular display. The best experience so far.
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Natalie_m
Aug 19, 2025
BOOK IT! You won’t regret it. - Amazing!! So intimate being on a smaller boat, incredible viewing and such a vibey crew!! Thanks guys.
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O7342wdjordann
Aug 19, 2025
Closest Whale encounters you'll get! Phenomenal experience with a great team! - Salty Safaris was a phenomenal experience! Don't let the small boat put you off. It's as close as you can possibly get to the whales. If you're looking for a truely intimate and close to the action experience then this is the tour for you. The team were really friendly and did everything they could to make it a trip to remember. It was lovely to see how excited and passionate they were about the Whales too. They checked in on each group individually and took time to talk to us all, get photos and generally just make it a fun trip especially with the reggae music! We couldn't recommend it enough and already want to come again!
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K8649kukerryh
Aug 16, 2025
Best whale experience - An amazing day with the whales and the best whale experience I have enjoyed. The whales came so close to the boat and it didn’t matter if you were in the water on hanging over the side, it was pure joy. Getting into the water was fairly easy and there were wetsuits on the boat for swimmers. The island stop was a pleasant break and the finale as we arrived back at the harbour was priceless. A great day out and highly recommended.
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Markus
Jul 26, 2025
Breathtaking tour away from the crowds - Wow, what a great tour! We booked the half-day excursion WHALES & BEACHES in the morning as a family with two children (7 and 11). ES was a unique experience that we will always remember. We saw a group of 7 large humpback whales and they swam around our boat for over 90 minutes. ES was a deeply impressive encounter. The whales hit with the flukes, turned and jumped. Absolutely breathtaking! In the first hour we were alone with the whales, no other boat nearby. Thanks to Bruce and Anika we had a great tour and we really enjoyed ES being on a small boat with a group of less than 20 people.
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Bluegt2015
Aug 20, 2024
Unforgettable Experience - Absolutely amazing experience. Seeing the whales up close from the boat was great, but to be able to swim with these giants was simply bucket list stuff. These amazing creatures were barely centimetres away from us while they inquisitively swam around. Highly recommend K'gari Salty Safaris. Thanks Mark and Liberty for an unforgettable day.
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T7701okpaulam
Oct 1, 2023
Whale and island tour - My partner and I went on the half day tour! We weren’t expecting to see many whales however we saw so many and I couldn’t help my excited self! There was a pod of 9 whales at one point. We also saw some dolphins and a turtle. The food pack was yum and the crew was amazing at educating us on facts about the islands and the sea life. I would highly recommend doing a tour with the Salty crew!
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